UGC NET Re-Exam 2026: Check Exam Centre, Shift, Timing Details Here

The UGC NET Re-Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on September 9 and 10, 2026 for candidates appearing in the re-examination of English, Commerce and Sociology papers. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card, through which candidates can check their allotted UGC NET exam centre, reporting time, shift and examination timing.

The UGC NET re-exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. English and Commerce candidates will appear for the examination on September 9, while the Sociology re-exam will be conducted on September 10. Candidates must check their individual admit cards carefully because the hall ticket contains the complete examination centre address and candidate-specific reporting details.

UGC NET Re-Exam 2026 Shift and Timing

The UGC NET Re-Exam 2026 shift timing has been announced for the three subjects. The examination will be held in two shifts on September 9, while Sociology will be conducted in the first shift on September 10. The subject-wise UGC NET re-exam schedule is given below.

The UGC NET English re-exam will be held on September 9 from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The UGC NET Commerce re-exam will take place on the same date from 3 PM to 6 PM. The UGC NET Sociology re-exam is scheduled for September 10 from 9 AM to 12 Noon.

UGC NET Re-Exam 2026 Reporting Time and Gate Closing

Candidates appearing for the UGC NET Re-Exam 2026 should carefully check the reporting time printed on their individual admit cards. Candidates are generally advised to reach the examination centre well before the commencement of the examination to complete security checks, registration and other entry formalities.

For the current re-examination, available exam-day information indicates reporting around 7 AM for the morning shift and 1 PM for the afternoon shift, while candidates should treat the reporting and gate-closing time printed on their individual admit card as final. The registration desk is scheduled to close before the examination begins.

The English and Sociology candidates appearing in the 9 AM shift should reach the centre well before the examination starts, while Commerce candidates appearing in the 3 PM shift should report according to the timing mentioned on their hall ticket.

UGC NET Re-Exam 2026: How to Check Exam Centre and Timing

Candidates can check their UGC NET Re-Exam 2026 exam centre, shift and timing through their admit card. The steps are:

1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
2. Click on the link for the UGC-NET June 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card.
3. Enter the required login credentials.
4. Submit the details to access the hall ticket.
5. Check the examination date, subject, shift, reporting time and exam centre address.
6. Download the admit card and take a printout for the examination day.

Candidates should carefully verify the venue address and reporting time before travelling to the centre.

UGC NET Re-Exam 2026: Documents to Carry

Candidates appearing for the UGC NET re-examination should carry the documents and items specified by NTA. The printed UGC NET Re-Exam Admit Card is essential for entry into the examination centre. Candidates should also carry an original valid photo identity proof and a passport-size photograph as required by the examination instructions. PwD candidates should carry the relevant certificate, wherever applicable.

Candidates should carefully read the instructions printed on their admit card and avoid carrying prohibited electronic devices or unnecessary personal belongings to the examination centre.

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